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Archive for November 25th, 2009

Quieting Barking Dogs

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 10:11 AM
TrainingMyDo

barkWhile some dogs just need a little guidance from their owners to stop an incessant barking habit, others have developed that habit over a significant amount of time and require intervention.  There are numerous methods to help a dog to stop barking, but the method that requires the least intervention from the owner is utilizing no bark collars. With a no bark collar, the dog receives a small shock from the collar when barking. The shock is insignificant and doesn’t cause real harm, but it does provide the dog with a reminder that will discourage them from barking.

Pair a no bark collar with a diligent owner who will scold or reward the dog based on whether barking occurs, and the dog will soon learn to stop barking. The best part about bark collars is that most of the time the dog doesn’t need to use it for all that long before learning not to bark. Once the no bark collar has done the trick, the dog will be well-behaved and the owner won’t have to worry about quieting them through more invasive practices. No bark collars work well on dogs of all ages, and are also safe for puppies.